PUERTO VALLARTA ENTERTAINMENT and EVENTS Nov 27 to Dec 4, 2011
the Puerto Vallarta DAILY CALENDAR
November 27 to December 4, 2011
Updated December 3, 7 am
The Puerto Vallarta Daily Schedule of Events is continually updated. Last-minute additions and corrections are frequent. Click on most listings for more information about individual events.
The city is alive.
SUNDAY November 27
- CABO CORRIENTES TEQUILA FAIR — 9 am to 6 pm at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. “Join us and the region’s finest destiladores to earn your official Tequila Aficionado Certification!” Free with Gardens admission (60 pesos).
- VALLARTA FEVER 5 — Vallarta’s traditional gay Thanksgiving party week. FINAL DAY
- DÍA DE LA REVOLUCIÓN — Revolution Day. National Holiday. Parade.
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- MI AMIGO SIN PELO — (my friend without hair), 3 – 6 pm at Los Arcos on the Malecon. Have your hair cut for a donation to the Asociación Femenil Vallartense which collects the money for Centro de Apoyo a Niños con Cáncer (CANICA) to help local children with cancer.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
MONDAY November 28
TUESDAY November 29
- MALECON SCULPTURE TOUR — 9:30 am. Walk along the Malecon with Gary Thompson leading an intriguing guided tour of the Sculptures. Meet at the Millennium Sculpture by the Hotel Rosita. Free.
- PEACE HOME TOUR — A 3 hour tour of 4 unique Vallarta homes. Meet at 10:30 am at Plaza Romy at I. Vallarta #228. $35(US).
- EXPAT HAPPY HOUR — 5 – 7 pm at Langostinos on Los Muertos Beach. Registration necessary. sarajwise @ yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY November 30
- BECAS SCHOOL TOUR — 9 am, Benefit for the Becas Scholarship Program. Guided tour of 3 local schools, lunch. 500 pesos.
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- ART WALK — 6 to 10 pm. Open house at 9 Centro Vallarta Art Galleries. Complimentary cocktails. Free.
- ARTISAN’S MARKET AND INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT — 6 to 9 pm, at the Paradise Community Center, 127 Pulpito, Old Town. Food, Entertainment and Crafts.
THURSDAY December 1
- PEREGRINACIONES — Religious processions to the Church of Guadalupe in Centro. All day and into the night. May be severe traffic disturbances.
- IFC HOME TOURS — Tour 4 local fine homes. Meet at 10:30 am at 242 Aquiles Serdan. Donation is 450 pesos (benefits IFC charity programs). Reservations suggested. 322-221-5681
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
FRIDAY December 2
- PEREGRINACIONES — Religious processions to the Church of Guadalupe in Centro. All day and into the night. May be severe traffic disturbances.
- VALLARTA SCENE FRIDAY FIESTA — 5 pm to 8 pm at Langostino’s on Los Muertos Beach. A lively *extended* happy hour get-together for expats, visitors and nationals. Everyone invited.
- BRIGITTE’S COUSART FASHION SHOW — 5:30 pm at Coco Tropical on Los Muertos Beach. Happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm. No cover. 322-190-7728 or cousartbri @ hotmail.com
- NOCHE DE PELÍCULA — ??, 7:30 pm, SETAC, Constitucion 427, Southside Vallarta. English w/Spanish Subs. 20 pesos
- GRUPO FOLCLORICO MUNICIPAL XUITLA — 7:30 pm in Cardenas Park. Free.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- LIVE THEATER — Home Front, a comedy directed by SF Director David Guilmette at Paradise Community Center, Pulpito 127. 322.133.7263 $200 Pesos.
SATURDAY December 3
- PEREGRINACIONES — Religious processions to the Church of Guadalupe in Centro. All day and into the night. May be severe traffic disturbances.
- FARMERS MARKET CO-OP — At the Paradise Community Center on Pulpito in Old Town. 10 am to 2 pm.
- OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm at El Jardin de Ninos Emiliano Zapata school, located on the west side of Pino Suarez between V. Carranza and B. Badillio
- DOGS & CATS — SPCA Pet Adoptions, Los Mangos Library, 10 am to 2 pm.
- LITERARY — Vallarta Writers’ Group Meeting, 10:30 am, Los Mangos Biblioteca.
- DAIGUIRI DICK’S PET PICNIC — 11 am at Daiquiri Dick’s on Los Muertos Beach. Benefit show/contest and lunch (for you and for your pet) for PEACE. 250 pesos advance, 300 door.
- NUEVO CHILI COOKOFF — 4 to 8 pm at the parking lot next to the Nuevo Vallarta Yacht Club. Benefit chili tasting from dozens of zany “chefs.” Benefits PEACE and Families of the Dump.
- BENEFIT CATFISH DINNER/MOVIE — 5 to 8 pm at Nacho Daddy’s, 180 Basilio Badillo. Benefits PuRR Project, a feline rescue center. Catfish dinner, raffle, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” movie. 250 pesos. Reservations required. exkhan @ usfamily.net
- INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY — 5:30 pm a march on the malecon from The Rosita Hotel to Los Arcos. at 8 pm, there will be a cultural arts festival at Los Arcos in which people with disabilities will participate. Free.
- OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING FOR OPENING OF THE MALECON — 6:15pm. Dignitaries, music, etc.
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- LIVE THEATER — Home Front, a comedy directed by SF Director David Guilmette at Paradise Community Center, Pulpito 127. 322.133.7263 $200 Pesos.
- RAVE: PEACE AND LOVE ON THE BEACH — 8 pm Saturday until 8 pm Sunday at a location to be disclosed. 200 pesos. Transportation provided. Live music, light.
SUNDAY December 4
- PEREGRINACIONES — Religious processions to the Church of Guadalupe in Centro. All day and into the night. May be severe traffic disturbances.
- LA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET — 10 am to 2 pm. In the La Cruz Marina.
- CONCERT — Municipal Band, 7 pm, Presidencia Square, FREE
- PUBLIC DANCE — the Sunday Evening Dance, 7 pm, traditional dancing to live music in the Presidencia Square, FREE
- LIVE THEATER — The Foreigner, 8 pm at the Boutique Theater, M. Dieguez 321, Zona Romantica. 200 pesos.
- THE MALECÓN — When the sun goes down, the Malecón comes alive. Come out and see and stroll the new Malecon!
If you have an event that you would like to see listed here, please email events (at) pvscene.com. The Listings are Free.
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Ist Campeonato Nacional Charro Arena Vallarta
The 1st National Charro Championship at the new Arena Vallarta will be held from January 26-29 at the new facility being constructed in El Colorado. On the following day, January 30, a special show will continue for the 9th anniversary of DeCharros.com, the National Charro website.
The new Arena Vallarta is being built on 10 acres of land in the town of El Colorado, just before Las Palmas on the road to Mascota. According to the plans, it should be finished this December. It includes handicap access and will be able to host events with audiences up to 5000 spectators. It will have modern bathrooms and parking spaces for 600 cars.
This event will bring together 24 of the best charro teams in the country, including Tres Potrillos, Hacienda Tamariz campeones 2010, Rancho La Biznaga, Tres Regalos, Dorados de Oaxtepec, Tequila Hacienda Vieja, Ganadera Santa Isabel. El Relicario, Tequila Don Roberto, Rancho El Olivo, Rancho Agua Santa. Rancho Nuevo de Tepa. Perla del Pacífico, Rancho El Pitayo, Rancho El Jaralito y Camino Real de Colima.
Regional teams from Jalisco and Nayarit will include Puente de Camotlán, Rancho El Quevedeño y reaparece Rancho Las Cuatas, así como hacienda Santa Cruz del Valle, El Festejo. There will also be various escaramuzas from other parts of the country.
With extremely large prizes (210,000 pesos for 1st place), the finest animals and teams from all over the country will participate.
At the end of the charreada, there will be a special competition of 100 of the best pialedores in the country.
National Charro Championship Program:
Thursday, January 26, 2012
3 pm: Arena Vallarta Inauguration
7 pm: Charro Competitions
8:30 pm: Traditional Charro Fiesta on the Malecón
Friday, January 27
11 am: Charro Competitions
10:30 pm: Malecóneada
Saturday, January 28
11 am-8:30 pm: Charro Competitions
Sunday, January 29
11 am: Charro Competition Semi Finals
3:30 pm: Charro Competition Finals
Monday, January 30
TBA: Gala de Charreada – a gala event featuring the best Charro teams performing daring tricks and acrobatics. Prizes will be given to the most proficient performers.
PV Autumn Music Festival
Becas Vallarta School Tours
Becas Vallarta to Showcase Local Schools
Polly G. Vicars – AmericaMexicoFoundation.com
Becas Vallarta School Tours begin Nov 30. Call 223-1371 or email phvicars(at)gmail.com for tickets.
The Becas Vallarta/American-Mexico Foundation this year funds the scholarships of almost 400 local young people eighth grade through university. These scholarships are given to students of great ability and little economic backing who maintain a grade point average of an 8.5 out of a possible 10. We have no office, office equipment or paid staff and all work is done by volunteers with their own supplies and equipment, with almost every peso raised going straight into the scholarships.
Our scholarship students attend fourteen junior highs, five senior highs and nine universities ranging all over Puerto Vallarta and its environs.
Some of the junior highs are technical schools offering opportunities for students to learn skills such as sewing, carpentry, electricity, cooking, computing, etc. Some are schools taught almost entirely by television teachers. All teach the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic.
The senior highs are varied in their curriculum with some specializing in the technical and others in college preparation. All are top notch and taught by devoted teachers who do a fantastic job under some really adverse conditions such as overcrowded classrooms and low salaries.
We are fortunate to have so many universities offering a variety of undergraduate degrees. And now CUC, the Puerto Vallarta Branch of the University of Guadalajara, is even offering degrees in medicine!
To see these schools and our students in action on November 30 we are sponsoring a tour of three schools, one junior high – Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #15, Pesquera; one senior high — Ignacio Jacobo; and one university – UNIVA. Tickets are only $500 pesos and include touring on an air conditioned bus and finishing the day with lunch at Los Alcatraces in Fluvial.
Board the buses at the front gate of the Molino de Aqua on Aquiles Serdan in Colonia Emiliano Zapata promptly at 9 am on Wednesday, November 30. For your required advance ticket call or email me at (322) 223-1371 or 044-322-182-0215 or phvicars(at)gmail.com. You may also contact any other member of Becas for your ticket.
A second tour will be on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. This tour will go to Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUC) and Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Puerto Vallarta (ITSPV), both universities. The tour will culminate with lunch at the popular restaurant Mariscos El Coleguita in Ixtapa.
PVScene Map
The PVScene is located on the Cuale River on Calle Manantial (mislabeled by Google as “La Rivera” on this map – But, hey, no one ever thought that Google could get everything right).
One nice feature of this map is the street view which shows Sarah standing on our balcony and our old white Toyota pickup parked in front. If you haven’t been here before, I suggest that you turn on the street view feature of the map (put your mouse over the little man in the upper left hand corner of the map and drag him down to near the pointer). The street view helps make confusing directions clear.
ADDRESS:
Manantial 375
Colonia Buenos Aires
Puerto Vallarta.
BUS DIRECTIONS:
The Paso Ancho R-04 bus passes in front of our door for easy access by bus. This bus runs every 20 minutes and is found on the main south-bound city bus route through Centro Vallarta. This route is rather circuitous.
DRIVING OR TAXI DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE NORTH OF VALLARTA, coming south on the Libramiento, turn left at the first stop light after you come out of the big tunel. Follow that road until you begin to see houses (about 1/4 mile down from the light). On your right you will see a large metal walking bridge across the Cuale river. We are the 4th house from the street corner across from that bridge. Park anywhere on this street. It is safe. We are upstairs behind a green metal gate. There are a couple of taco stands on the river bank across the road from us.
FROM THE SOUTH OF VALLARTA on the Libramiento, turn right at the second stop light after the small tunel. Then follow the previous instructions.
It is best not to try to find us by driving through town.